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Lidded Food Cauldron (Ding)Western Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 25

Not on view
Ancient Chinese bronze ritual vessel with domed lid, three hoof-shaped legs, two wing handles, and heavily encrusted green and turquoise patina

Unknown, Lidded Food Cauldron (Ding), Western Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 25, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, The Claire Behar Bequest given in honor of George Kuwayama, photo @ Museum Associates/LACMA

Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Lidded Food Cauldron (Ding)
Place Made
China
Date Made
Western Han dynasty, 206 B.C.-A.D. 25
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
Overall: 6 1/4 x 9 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (15.88 x 23.18 x 18.42 cm); .a) Cover: 1 7/8 x 7 1/4 in. (4.76 x 18.42 cm); .b) Cauldron: 5 3/8 x 9 1/8 x 7 1/4 in. (13.65 x 23.18 x 18.42 cm)
Credit Line
The Claire Behar Bequest given in honor of George Kuwayama
Accession Number
M.89.136.16a-b
Classification
Furnishings
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art